Nick Gentry Class: Sophomore Hometown: Prattville, Ala. High School: Prattville Height / Weight: 6-1 / 254 Position: Defensive Line Experience: 1L

Career Stats

OUTLOOK: Nick Gentry will battle for playing time along the Alabama defensive line this season while also seeing action on special teams ... has played in 10 career games. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Gentry was a valuable reserve on the Alabama defensive line and a regular on special teams on the field goal and extra point block teams ... saw action in nine games, including Clemson, Tulane, Western Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and LSU.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Played in one game against Georgia.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played at Prattville High School ... rated the No. 10 prospect in Alabama by BamaOnLine ... was ranked No. 14 in the state by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 29 nationally by Rivals.com ... state's No. 14 prospect according to SuperPrep Magazine ... played both defensive end and defensive tackle at PHS ... credited with 54 tackles, including 16 sacks, as a senior in 2006 ... had 100 tackles (42 solo) as a junior in 2006, including 16 for loss and 22 sacks ... earned All-State, All-Metro and All-County honors ... named Autauga County Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... coached by Bill Clark.